The Good, The Bad, and The Monkey Singlehood, Dating, and the Search for Something Real in conjunction with the Bunbury Theatre Amanda Rountree takes a hilarious–and at times, heartbreaking–look at the cycles of relationships and the myths that we tell ourselves about finding a soul mate…..using sock monkeys. Written and Performed by Amanda Rountree Directed…
He woo’d me with his knowledge, love, and skill of good theatre. He wow’d me with so many possibilities and opportunities. He made it easy for my family to visit. He was–and continues to be–supportive of my creative whims. I’m not saying it’s always been easy. He didn’t really understand my vegetarian diet at first. …
Sometimes I don’t feel like I’m doing enough as an artist. Okay, so I am aware that I can oft be a wee hard on myself. Because of that, I figured I’d sit down and list out what really is going on. You know, to find out if I really have something to worry about…
Whew! A huge thank you to everyone who participated in my online raffle to raise touring funds for The Good, the Bad, and the Monkey. What a success! I was able to raise enough for my airfare to Austin with some left over to either apply to my hotel stay there or (since I’m hoping…
What if They Held a Peace Rally and Nobody Came? is the delightful sketch show I’m directing as part of Joe Janes’ 365 Sketches Project. All 365 sketches are being produced right here in Chicago in June. Pretty exciting stuff, if you ask me. Please come check out any or all of the different 26…
Improvising isn’t about pulling something out of your ass. It’s about pulling something out of your heart. The audience knows the difference. And they’d prefer not to watch something that smells like ass.
I am exactly one week away from my departure to Austin, Texas. It will be my first time performing The Good, the Bad, and the Monkey since the show’s 2009 run here in Chicago. It was refreshing (and comforting) to discover how much of the show I remember. I suppose I should remember it….after all,…
I’m keepin’ it small for Keepin’ It Real. But that means there are only four spots left! Sign up in advance to save $10. Whoo-hoo!
My monkeys have left without me to tour The Good, the Bad, and the Monkey! Can you help me raise money so that I can go on tour with them? Monkeys fly for free. But humans don’t. Please make a donation for any amount to help me take The Good, the Bad, and the Monkey…
Today, I was walking down Milwaukee enjoying the beautiful weather–and a vegan chocolate chip ice cream cone–yum! I moseyed past lots of other Chicagoans enjoying this day in their own ways… Some were walking their dogs or chit-chatting with friends (or even strangers) on the corner, while many were sitting at tables on the sidewalks…